Terry Brooks Book Launch

The University Book Store is proud to have Terry Brooks back for the lauch of Galaphile: The First Druids of Shannara. Join Terry for this intimaite conversation about the book and series. This is Q&A opportunity!

The event will run from 6 pm to 8 pm. Plenty of time to visit.

New York Times bestselling author Terry Brooks makes his triumphant return to the world of Shannara, delving deep into the origin story of the druid order and its enigmatic creator that will change the face of the Four Lands forever.

Galaphile: The First Druids of Shannara
One of the most iconic structures in the Four Lands is Paranor, the fortress home of the Druid Order. Legend holds that it was erected by an Elven leader known as Galaphile Joss. But who was this Galaphile, and how and why did he choose to establish this center of magic and learning?

Within these pages we meet the real Galaphile, following him from a friendless teenage orphan stranded in the Human world to a powerful adult and master mage, studying under the infamous recluse, Cogline. We learn of the forces that shaped him--those he loved, and those he lost; those who aided him, and those who stood against him.

Throughout it all, Galaphile's goal is a noble one: to bring order to a chaotic world, and to make life better for those trying to survive it. To this end, he commences building the citadel which will one day be known as Paranor with the aid of the King of the Silver River. But there is one other who seeks dominion over the Four Lands--and for far less virtuous ends.

For this foe has been corrupted by an ancient evil--one that will not only reach out and touch Galaphile's nearest and dearest, but also echo down through the centuries, sowing the seeds for some of the darkest times the Four Lands will ever face.

This is a ticketed event and registration is required. Every adult attendee will receive a signed copy of Galaphile: The First Druids of Shannara; tickets for guests age 14 and under are $5 (see add on's) and must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder. (Adults must purchase a full price ticket to attend) We look forward to seeing you!

Additional Terry Brooks books will be available at the event and are available online.

TERRY BROOKS has thrilled readers for decades with his powers of imagination and storytelling. He is the author of more than thirty books, most of which have been New York Times bestsellers. His Shannara series has sold more than 50 million copies worldwide, making it one of the most popular fantasy epics of all time. The first book in the series, The Sword of Shannara, was published in 1977. It took Terry seven years to write the book, and it was an instant hit, remaining on the New York Times bestseller list for five months. Terry Brooks lives with his wife, Judine, in the Pacific Northwest.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

University Book Store, 4326 University Way NE, Seattle, United States